South Lanarkshire · Scotland

Bath Resealing in Rutherglen

Our technicians come to Rutherglen for bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Missing sealant behind the taps
  • Gaps in the seal
  • Discoloured, yellow sealant
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath resealing for Rutherglen homes

About our bath resealing in Rutherglen

A good reseal is all about preparation: old silicone removed, mould treated, the joint cleaned and dried. Only then does the new sealant go on, as one neat, continuous bead. If you are dealing with unsealed corners and leaks at the edges, we can help.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Rutherglen and across South Lanarkshire.

Where
Rutherglen (G73, G44, G72)
County
South Lanarkshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

Keeping it looking good

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Open a window after bathing
  • Keep bottles off the joints
  • Reseal at the first sign of lifting
  • Clean the joints with a mild cleaner

Let it cure fully before using the bath or shower, normally around 24 hours.

Black mould in sealant isn’t just unsightly. An early reseal keeps water where it belongs.

Questions from Rutherglen

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath or shower and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

How do I get a price for bath resealing in Rutherglen?

Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

How long does resealing take?

A bath or shower normally takes a couple of hours. It then needs time to cure.

Do you seal over the old sealant?

No, we never seal over old silicone. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.

How long before I can shower?

You’ll get the curing time from us.

About Rutherglen

Rutherglen is about 3 miles south-east of Glasgow, in South Lanarkshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Rutherglen is one of 139 towns and villages in South Lanarkshire we cover.

All of G73, G44 and G72 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Main Street, Belmont Drive and Johnstone Drive. You will find Rutherglen on the A724 and A730, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Rutherglen: Spittal (1 mile south-west), Polmadie (1 mile south-west), Toryglen (1 mile west), Croftfoot (1 mile south-west) and Fernhill (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as East Kilbride (5 miles south), Hamilton (7 miles south-east), Cambuslang (3 miles east), Uddingston (5 miles east), Blantyre (5 miles south-east) and Larkhall (11 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in South Lanarkshire, Rutherglen is somewhere we visit frequently.

Local landmarks in Rutherglen

In Rutherglen, that means homes near Glasgow Women's Library, Stonelaw High School and Cathkin Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are Stonelaw Parish Church (within half a mile east) and An Ruadh-Ghleann pub (under half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Rutherglen station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Belvidere Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Forge Shopping Centre (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Hogganfield Loch and Cathkin Braes.

Map of Rutherglen © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

Landlord and trade work in Rutherglen

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

How the visit works

Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we are there, the work takes around two hours. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. We cut out and remove all of the old sealant.
  2. We clean the joint and treat any mould.
  3. The joint is dried thoroughly.
  4. For a bath, we fill it with water first so the joint is at its widest.
  5. We run a new bead of mould-resistant silicone and smooth it neatly, including around the taps.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Ask for a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

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How we price bath resealing

Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • What the surface is made of
  • What kind of damage it is

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

How to get a fixed price

Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath or shower

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Is resealing worth it?

Putting new silicone over old does not last. It soon peels, and traps mould underneath. We remove the old sealant completely. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Everything repaired in place

See our pricing.

What your bath or shower is made of matters

Baths

Baths are resealed with water in them, to open the joint fully.

Sinks and worktops

Basins, vanity units and kitchen worktops are resealed too, with the joint fully dried first.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • Loose tiles, which need refixing first
  • Water damage behind the bath that needs a builder
  • A flexing bath

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

  • Shower trays & enclosures
  • Wet rooms
  • Kitchen worktops & sinks
  • Basins & vanity units
  • Baths
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